jrussell Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I'm sure this topic has been covered, but I'm new on here and don't see how to search! I collided with a deer recently in my 1988 Seabreeze and have damage to front driver's side. Body shop not sure whether parts are available. Can someone help point me in the right direction? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Bumper, fender, valance, lights, radiator, grill, etc? You could chose the junkyard route:- http://car-part.com/ Or EBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warn-Trans4mer-Front-Bumper-Toyota-4Runner-Pickup-Hilux-1984-1989-1984-1988-/181580183299?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item2a4705b703&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Fenders, hoods, grilles and pretty much everything can be found on ebay. Most with free shipping. http://www.ebay.com/sch/Fenders-/33644/i.html?_fln=1&_qfkw=1&_ssov=1&selfil=1%2C2%2C3%2C4&selvel=1988%7EToyota%7EPickup%7EBase%2520Cab%2520%2526%2520Chassis%25202-Door%7E-&_nkw=1988+Toyota+Pickup+Base&_vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/sch/Hoods-/33646/i.html?_fln=1&_qfkw=1&_ssov=1&selfil=1%2C2%2C3%2C4&selvel=1988%7EToyota%7EPickup%7EBase%2520Cab%2520%2526%2520Chassis%25202-Door%7E-&_nkw=1988+Toyota+Pickup+Base&_vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/sch/Grilles-/33645/i.html?_fln=1&_qfkw=1&_ssov=1&selfil=1%2C2%2C3%2C4&selvel=1988%7EToyota%7EPickup%7EBase%2520Cab%2520%2526%2520Chassis%25202-Door%7E-&_nkw=1988+Toyota+Pickup+Base&_vxp=mtr Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 You might want to buy this before your next encounter with Bambi:- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warn-Trans4mer-Front-Bumper-Toyota-4Runner-Pickup-Hilux-1984-1989-1984-1988-/181580183299?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item2a4705b703&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefdave Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hihave one fitted on my toy as deer now own 2 miles of road i use for commuting. deer are very hard to spot in dark only the eyes give them away. not got any red deer as stags weigh up to ton. lucky me only smaller roe deer still 1/4 - 1/2 ton. more than likely be riding shotgun with me if i hit one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I think this is about the most bullet-proof bars I've seen on a Toyota! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrussell Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Wow, Cool! That's a tank! Unfortunately, mine was a little more vulnerable than that one. Thanks for the suggestions. I've been looking at car-part.com; looks like they have all the parts. I'm just afraid it will be so expensive to fix the insurance company might want to "total" it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Print out every ad for a Toyota motorhome with similar mileage to yours that you can find. Also look at ebay completed listings so you can show them what they really sell for. We have a for sale section here to you could pull ads from. Show receipts for any work you have had done or improvements you made and price you paid. Is the body shop you went to the one your insurance company recommended? You don't have to use them. If possible get estimates from other places. I would worry about that shop anyway. What body shop doesn't know how to source parts. Hello that's what they do for a living. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefdave Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I think this is about the most bullet-proof bars I've seen on a Toyota! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefdave Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Hibull bar/nudge bar is very similar to mine. 3" tubing that goes from wing to wing. piece of cake to fit 4 bolts go in to pre tapped holes in chassis. have accidentally nudge a fence and dry stone wall. fence lost and tie with stone wall. have seen these walls destroy cars. prob is deer have most body mass above bar height. might save body work but bambi in passenger seat is not a pleasant thought. as i work as chef and discussed this at work bosses answer was bring in bambi and we can have a venison special. ummmm not what i wanted to hear. when i was driving in oz was given instructions on what to do if an emu or kangaroo came through windscreen. basically duck head as far under dash as possible. judging by huge amount of road kill in oz and lack of drivers dying must be good advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 You should see the damage a moose can do! They're pretty good as a stew though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Try 1200lbs of Poland China pig vs a mid 70s Chevy Chevette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Mmmmmm!! Bacon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Hmm sounds like when you guys get hungry you take a drive. I strongly recommend a 70's Chevy station wagon. Only new car I ever purchased, Toyota Corolla, got completely crushed by one. Only damage to the Chevy was some gold paint on the bumper Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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